K'taka plans to raise IT staff working hours to 14; unions call it inhuman

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IT sector unions have come out in public in protest against the move, calling it 'inhuman', that will have implications on 2 million workers in the state.

According to a KCCI report, 45 per cent of employees in the IT sector are facing mental health issues such as depression and 55 per cent facing physical health impacts.

The proposal to amend the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishment Act to facilitate 14-hour working day was presented in a meeting called by the labour department with various stakeholders in the industry.

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Published On: 2024-07-20 @ 12:26:53 (5 hours ago)

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